Shedding Some Light on Economics in Philippians
Phil 4:10-20 and the Socio-Economic Situation of the Community
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 3433178 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Heiko Wojtkowiak (0000-0002-3740-6050, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 2024 |
| Volumen | 15 |
| Número | 6 |
| Páginas | 650 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2024-05-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Editorial | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15060650 |
| OpenAlex | W4399041678 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 18 |
This essay considers what conclusions may be drawn concerning the socio-economic situation of the Philippian community from Paul's response to the Philippians' gift in Phil 4:10-20. It contributes to the recent discussions of the socio-economic situation of the Pauline communities, as well as to the current understanding of the possibilities, challenges, and limitations of a social-scientific interpretation of this letter. Phil 4:10-20 includes several potential hints about the Philippians' socio-economic situation. These could indicate that their situation is quite precarious under shifting economic circumstances. Immediately after Paul founded the community, the Philippians supported him twice (4:15f). Afterward, however, they did not have the opportunity to do so, although they kept it in mind (4:10: ἐφ' ᾧ καὶ ἐφρονεῖτε, ἠκαιρεῖσθε δέ). Eventually, they were able to send another, apparently large, gift to the imprisoned apostle (4:18). As a part of his response to this gift, Paul explicates his self-sufficient lifestyle (4:11-13), possibly as an example for the Philippians. He also promises them that God will satisfy all their needs (4:19), which may be understood as a consolation in view of socio-economic distress. This study reconsiders the potential socio-scientific interpretations of these hints. It explores to what extent they (even collectively) may shed light on the socio-economic situation of the Philippian community. In doing so, it also points out the uncertainties and challenges such an interpretation must address. It thus shows how the scope of social-scientific interpretation, at least in this case, is limited
Economic history · Economics · Political science · Sociology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Development, Ethics, and Society · Religion, Society, and Development
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| Altamente citado | No |